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[mIEKAL aND <qazingulaza@gmail.com>]

I've been making wine from Kieffer for 3 or 4 years.  I have one tree  
that consistently produces 8-9 bushel of pears.  As with most wines  
the yeast will make a big difference in the flavor profile.  I highly  
recommend Cote des Blanc & keeping it on the dry side.

http://store.homebrewheaven.com/cote-des-blancs-wine-yeast-p314.aspx

~mIEKAL


On Sep 29, 2010, at 1:05 PM, Hilborn.E@epamail.epa.gov wrote:

> I have been overwhelmed by the pear production from my dwarf Kieffer
> pear.  I have dried them, baked them, and used them in baked goods.
>
> I am toying with the idea of planting a free-standing semi-dwarf  
> because
> of the potential for loads of fruit on a disease-free tree.
>
> Does anyone have experience with making an alcoholic beverage such as
> wine from the fruit?
>
> Betsy Hilborn
> 7a NC